Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury stating that taxes need to be increased to revive the economy is a pragmatic and necessary viewpoint. Yet raising taxes is only one part of the equation. What Bangladesh truly needs is a better tax culture -- one that is rooted in fairness, transparency, and trust. Raising taxes without addressing evasion and inequity will only deepen public resentment. A genuine tax culture where everyone pays their fair share is what the nation needs.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 01, 2026 07:35 UTC